Paragraph 3

(1)

This paragraph makes provision for a returning officer’s expenses in respect of the payment of persons employed in connection with—

(a)

the preparation, revision and issue of the official poll cards;

(b)

the count;

(c)

any other clerical or other assistance for the purposes of the election; and

(d)

the preparation, issue and receipt of postal ballot papers.

(2)

Subject to sub-paragraphs (4) and (5), the maximum recoverable amount for the expenses specified in sub-paragraph (1)(a) to (c), is £8,000.00.

(3)

Subject to sub-paragraph (5), the maximum recoverable amount for the expenses specified in sub-paragraph (1)(d) is £60 for every 100, or fraction thereof, postal ballot papers issued.

(4)

For each recount of the votes ordered by the returning officer, the maximum recoverable amount is increased by £500.00.

(5)

Where there are combined polls for the conduct of which the returning officer is responsible, the maximum recoverable amount determined under sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) shall be increased by 15%.